Imprivata acquires Caradigm’s identity and access management business
Healthcare and IT security company Imprivata has acquired Caradigm’s of identity and access management business. The company says the deal will advance the proliferation of such solutions for the healthcare market, in particular accelerating the development of new capabilities that will improve provider productivity, while reducing security risks and operational IT cost for hospitals and […]
Machines to get better healthcare than humans by 2020
A new study by technology market research company Vason Bournehas found that 75% of IT and field service leaders believe that machines will receive better, preventative healthcare than human beings by 2020. IT and field service leaders surveyed believe advancements in machines having the ability to predict failure, and take preventative measures or self-healing actions […]
Dementia ‘hotspots’ map launched by Alzheimer’s UK
Alzheimer’s Research UK has launched two interactive maps, designed to show the impact of dementia across the UK. People can now see for the first time the impact it has had in their local area in comparison to the rest of the country, with the south coast being among the worst affected. Topping the list […]
UK, Germany, France and Spain spend $6 billion on healthcare IT
UK, Germany, France and Spain collectively spend over $6 billion on healthcare IT, while the regional HCIT adoption stands at almost 80%, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan. The report says the focus of key decision makers in the region is shifting from healthcare IT solutions that can capture data to solutions that […]
Artificial Intelligence in healthcare estimated to reach $28 Million by 2025
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry is expanding rapidly at a global level, according to a new report from BIS Research. The rapid pace at which the scientific innovations are taking place, the spanning of artificial intelligence into various healthcare verticals and the fact that the efficiency of systems can be improved using artificial […]
MPs call for better funding for mental health services
A letter calling on the Prime Minister to provide better funding for mental health care has been signed by 160 MPs to mark the recent World Mental Health Day. In the letter, MPs said: “We would like to see this aspiration become a reality and believe ring-fencing will get us one step closer to real […]
CQC report: Social care stable, despite ‘entire system at full stretch’
The annual State of Care report, published by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) has declared that quality of care in England has been maintained, although it does admit that the entire system is at full stretch. The report claims that he number of beds in nursing homes had “decreased across most of England” and carer […]
Register today for Care Forum 2018
The next Care Forum takes place on July 2nd & 3rd 2018 at Heythrop Park in Oxfordshire, once again providing senior care industry professionals with the opportunity to meet suppliers, learn and network. As a VIP delegate, your event itinerary will be built firmly on your requirements and projects, meaning you will only meet with those that offer […]
GMB: Minister is treating care sector workers ‘with contempt’
The union for care workers GMB has criticised the Government’s announcement that national Minimum Wage enforcement in the care sector will be suspended for a further four week period, pointing out that additional funding is needed to address the case crisis in social care. Responding to the announcement, Sharon Wilde, GMB national officer for care, […]
87% of areas will be short of care homes
New research by consumer watchdog Which? has found that there will be over 42,000 fewer care homes beds than needed across the country, with 87% of areas short. The shortfall is expected to rise from nearly 10,000 to almost 20,000 by 2019, and over 30,000 by the year 2021. Which? compared current rates of provision […]
